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( 222 015 135;
www.guesthousedouro.com
;
Rua de Fonte Taurina 99-101; s €130-170, d €150-185; )
In a restored relic overlooking the Douro, these eight rooms have been blessed with gor-
geous wood floors, plush queen beds and marble baths; the best have river views. There's
a 1am curfew.
Pestana Porto Hotel
( 223 402 300;
www.pestana.com
;
Praça da Ribeira 1; s/d €135/160; )
Right on the Douro, this is
one of Porto's most sophisticated sleeps. Rooms maintain a fine balance between plush
contemporary and traditional. Be aware that they vary widely in terms of size, light and
views (the best face the river).
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Gallery Hostel
( 224 964 313;
www.gallery-hostel.com
; Rua Miguel Bombarda 222; dm €20-22, d €60; )
A true travel-
lers' hub, this hostel-gallery has clean and cosy dorms and doubles; a sunny, glass-en-
closed back patio; a grassy terrace; a cinema room; a shared kitchen and a bar-music
room. Throw in the free walking tours, homemade dinners on request, port wine tastings
and concerts, and you'll see why it's booked up so often - reserve ahead.
Tattva Design Hostel
( 220 944 622;
www.tattvadesignhostel.com
;
Rua do Cativo 26-28; dm/d from €15/45; )
Top-rate Tat-
tva has excellent facilities and attractive rooms with thoughtful touches - big lockers,
good lighting, privacy curtains around every bed, and a bathroom and balcony in every
room. The open-air rooftop lounge is a great place for a sundowner. Plus there are free
Portuguese classes and walking tours.
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Porto Downtown Hostel
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